westbound

adjective

west·​bound ˈwes(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce westbound (audio)
: traveling or heading west

Examples of westbound in a Sentence

Traffic in the westbound lane is backing up.
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The Hyundai was struck from the rear by the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet S-10, which caused the Santa Fe to spin into the westbound side of Route 2, state police said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025 Crashes are also affecting traffic on westbound Interstate 74 where the right lane is closed past Montana Avenue, and northbound Interstate 71 near Stewart Road where the outer lanes are closed. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Several roads closed in Louisville due to floodwaters Louisville commuters are now unable to access Third Street from westbound Interstate 64 until further notice, according to the road closure list from Metro Public Works. Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The trooper was investigating a separate motor vehicle crash on the westbound side of the highway near Exit 23 when a driver struck their cruiser and another vehicle, according to Connecticut State Police. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for westbound

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of westbound was in 1847

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“Westbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/westbound. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

westbound

adjective
west·​bound ˈwes(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce westbound (audio)
: going west
a westbound train
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